Difference between a box and double box pleated kilt?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I have a related question for Matt, if I may Jordan?


Matt,

Although I understand the historic, as well as the balance, issues, I am not a big fan of the barrel stave look of a 4 yard box pleated kilt. I know that some people really like a 6 yard knife pleated to achieve the balance and the movement. My question is, have you ever done a 6 yard box with narrower pleats? Or would that be an unwise compromise?

And, would that construction increase the movement ("swish") of the pleats ?

Thanks,
Brooke

No, I never have, but there is no reason why I couldn't. Yes, it would increase the "swish" a bit, because adding extra weight to the back of the kilt would tend to give it more movement.